Description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Airport Operations Supervisor II

Chicago Department of Aviation
Airfield Operations-ORD
Number of Positions: 4
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $V15, $85,176.00/year
*NOTE: This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-15 schedule is $85,176- $143,352.

Applications for this position will be accepted from 3/16/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 3/30/26.

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTL UNION OF N.A., LOCAL 1001 - BU # 54.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, inspects airfield and airside facilities for overall operational safety, ensuring compliance with operational safety and security standards relating to airport operations under 14 CFR Part 139 administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and functions as a duty supervisor as assigned, making work assignment to airport operations staff on shift ensuring that record keeping is completed, and responding to incidents affecting the operational safety of airfields and terminals that occur during the shift, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Visually inspect the condition and maintenance of airfield facilities and surrounding perimeter (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps, safety areas) to ensure surfaces are free of safety hazards, obstructions and debris and in good physical condition.
• Schedule maintenance work and request emergency repairs and monitors work crews on the airfield performing work such as pavement repairs (e.g., potholes), removal of debris and other safety hazards from airfield, and the repair of airfield lighting and signage equipment.
• Prepare, review, and submit documentation and reports of airfield inspections, findings and irregularities and maintain daily log of activities / operations logs.
• Issue and cancel Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMS) to provide current information on aviation and airfield conditions including the opening and closing of runways to FAA air traffic control.
• Monitor weather service reports, check surface conditions and temperatures and advise city personnel, contractors, and other aviation personnel of weather conditions.
• Conduct conference calls with CDA personnel and airline partners as directed.
• Work with contractors and airport personnel in coordinating construction work on the airfield, implementing procedures to control access and movement of personnel on the airfield, closing and opening runways and other airfield areas, and approving proper placement barricades.
• Act as a liaison to the FAA, airport administration, and the operations tower, monitoring and directing the reporting and dissemination of information relating to construction work, emergency situations and other incidents affecting aircraft movement and field conditions.
• Provide appropriate levels of response in emergency situations including monitoring responders, taking actions to ensure operational integrity of airfield, and maintaining communications with airport management and the operations tower.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the status of airfield facilities and maintenance issues.
• Oversee maintenance of terminal facilities and responds to emergencies and unusual incidents in terminals during off-business hours.
• Coordinate snow removal operations on the airfield providing routes and coordinating movements to snow removal equipment on the airfield from the City Tower.
• Act as CDA Representative for snow removal operations in the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) during snow removal events directing snow removal teams.
• Act as Senior Snow Operations Supervisor, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality of snow removal operations.
• Review Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) certification paperwork.
• Take appropriate action to clear aircraft operating areas and airfield of wildlife hazards; and
• Respond to the Airport Operations Center (AOC) as needed.
  Additional duties may be required for this position.

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Location: 10510 W. Zemke Rd. Chicago, IL
Shift: Varies
Hours/Day Off: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of airfield operations work experience, OR
• Five (5) years of work experience in the aviation industry, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of airfield operations work experience, or four (4) years of work experience in the aviation industry, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of airfield operations work experience, or three (3) years of work experience in the aviation industry
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work environment requires the ability to operate an SUV and truck and requires the ability to climb staircases, ladders to access facilities. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required.

NOTE: This position requires the selected incumbent to be available nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. In addition, outside work/inspection is required with possible exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.

NOTE: This position requires a valid license at the time of hire.

NOTE: Assignments within this department may require alternate shifts and/or weekend shifts.

NOTE: The candidate selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor